Already drawing a large fan base,NCIS: Originshas proven to be a nostalgic, thrilling series for existing fans of theNCISfranchise. Set in the 90s and focusing on the early years and foundational experiences of a central character, Leroy Jethro Gibbs, the series has given the hook many longtime and returning fans desired from the series. The appeal goes beyond the insight it provides into a fan-favorite character, as the approach of the series has been a departure from thestandard police procedural,offering a more introspective and emotional journey, highlighted by a more cinematic aesthetic previously lacking in the franchise.
While the series is on a mid-season break and will return to CBS on June 29, 2025, and will also be available for streaming onParamount+, there have already been hopes and discussions about a second season. While nothing is confirmed now, there are some details and speculation that fans can get excited about, including a potential timeframe in which a second season will be confirmed.
Will a Second Season of ‘NCIS: Origins’ be Announced? And When?
NCIS: Origins
While there is no guarantee of a second season, things are looking optimistic forNCIS: Originson ratings and fanfare alone.The first season drew in around 3.48 million viewers, retaining its audience and slightly growing viewership. As of December 16th, 2024, the show is CBS’s tenth most-watched program. IMDB hasNCIS: Originsat an average rating of 7.3 with 2.2k viewers, yet individual episodes have been ranked higher; the highest-ranked episode,Blue Bayou, currently sits at 8.9/10 thanksto breaking a 21-year-old rule in the NCIS franchise. User reviews reflect this positivity toward the series' new direction, withone on IMDBsaying, “It raises the bar for any future additions to theNCISfranchise and will leave you eager for more episodes.”
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CBS has shown early faith in the series,turning the originally ordered 13 episodes into 18, which shows promise for the show’s potential longevity. Showrunner David J. North has also expressed optimism about the show’s future, saying, “We’re really proud of what we’re making, and the goal is always, obviously, to get as many eyes on it as possible. I know that we’re doing well on Paramount+; after we air the following day, we’re always in the Top 10.”
If CBS announces another season, it will likely be between March and May 2025.This follows the network’s regular announcement schedule and gives CBS time to assess the success of the entire first season. This announcement may also coincide with the predicted announcement of the main NCIS series for its 23rd season,despite the shake-ups in the 22nd season, helping further cement CBS and Paramount’s commitment to the franchise.
Who Will Return for Season 2 of ‘NCIS: Origins’
Barring any drastic changes in the first season’s second half or any cast deciding not to return,fans can expect all the familiar faces to return toNCIS: Originsseason 2. This will include Austin Stowell, who has been the center of the series, playing a younger version of Agent Gibbs. Mark Harmon’s role as an older Agent Gibbs may change, depending on whether the second season will still rely on him as narrator,even though his approach to the role has been very hands-on. Mariel Molino, who plays Special Agent Lala Dominguez, seems to be as integral to the story as Agent Gibbs, so fans can likely expect her to return in full force.The entire cast for season one, with the most likely to return, include:
NCIS: Origins Role
Austin Stowell
Young Agent Gibbs
Mark Harmon
Older Agent Gibbs
Kyle Schmid
Mike Franks
Mariel Molino
Agent Lala Dominguez
Tyla Abercrumbie
Officer Mary Jo Sullivan
Diany Rodriguez
Agent Vera Strickland
Daniel Bellomy
Agent Granville “Granny” Dawson
Caleb Martin Foote
Agent Benjamin “Randy” Randolf
Julian Black Antelope
ME Kai Blackrock
Patrick Fischler
SAC Cliff Walker
Robert Taylor
Jackson Gibbs
The Plot of ‘NCIS: Origins’ Season 2
There is no way of knowing the plot of season 2, especially as we are currently sitting on a mid-season break until new episodes begin again in January 2025. Still, fans will likely be in for some pleasant surprises and maybe more connections with the main series as the story further explores Agent Gibb’s history beforeNCIS. The best way to keep up and start speculating how a second season might turn out is to tune in.
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NCIS: Originsairs on CBS on Mondays at 10 PM ET, and the first season will resume on January 27th, 2025. The series is also available to stream on Paramount+.
